4. Four-Part Fractures
Case 4 History and Physical Examination A 71-year-old woman presents several hours after a fall onto the affected shoulder. She reports pain and swelling along with crepitation through a limited…
28. Calcific Tendinitis
Case 28 History and Physical Examination A 43-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of right shoulder pain without specific incident. She states that her symptoms have increased dramatically over…
9. Lateral Third Clavicle Fractures
Case 9 History and Physical Examination A 27-year-old woman presents 2 days after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. She complains primarily of right shoulder pain and deformity. She…
16. Rotator Interval Capsular Lesion
Case 16 History and Physical Examination A 23-year-old, right-hand-dominant woman who is a recreational softball player presents with a 6-month history of persistent right shoulder pain and “slipping,” occurring most…
24. Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
Case 24 History and Physical Examination A 79-year-old woman presents with a 10-year history of recurrent shoulder pain and weakness that has progressed over the last 2 years. She complains…
20. Impingement Syndrome with Subacromial Decompression
Case 20 History and Physical Examination A 51-year-old, active, recreational tennis player presents with a history of intermittent shoulder pain over the last several years. He reports increased symptoms associated…
1. Greater Tuberosity Fracture
Case 1 History and Physical Examination A 24-year-old man presents several hours after a fall onto his right shoulder at work. He complains of pain and swelling of the shoulder,…
11. Anterior Instability: Open Repair Technique
Case 11 History and Physical Examination A 20-year-old college football player presents 3 days after an on-field injury in which he dislocated his shoulder trying to make a tackle. He…
Ulnar Collatreal Ligament Injuries: “Skier’s Thumb”
51 Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries: “Skier’s Thumb” Kevin D. Plancher History and Clinical Presentation A 24-year-old left hand dominant woman presents with a swollen and painful left thumb. While skiing…
